Premier League star is now unlikely to join Tottenham this summer – Journalist
Conor Gallagher has been one of the players most heavily linked with a switch to Tottenham, but new reports suggest a deal isn’t likely.
Tottenham’s interest has been widely reported
Gallagher was reported to be of interest to Tottenham right at the start of June. The Athletic revealed that despite being Chelsea’s captain, Conor Gallagher was a player Spurs, and in particular Postecoglou like.
If Gallagher made the switch from West to North London it’s unlikely to be a popular one and would even be the first time the two clubs had done business since 2001 when Gustavo Poyet joined Tottenham from Chelsea for £3 million. (Football.London)
Postecoglou, as part of his EURO’s punditry with ITV, was full of praise for Gallagher, seemingly confirming the Australian’s admiration for the player (HITC).
The Tottenham head coach complimented the 24-year-old’s ‘energy and ability to regain the football’ continuing to analyse how his ability to run and break the lines disrupts the opposition, something Ange’s team perhaps lacked last season.
The comments only fuelled the fire for the rumours of Gallagher moving to Tottenham, but recent reports are now suggesting the deal isn’t too likely.
Tottenham don’t look likely to sign Gallagher
According to transfer journalist, Dean Jones, a deal for Gallagher is not ‘going to happen at this point’ (Ranks FC Ultras Podcast).
Gallagher would count as 100% profit towards Chelsea’s books which could aid the club’s well-documented spending spree, but Jones explained that family ties are important to Gallagher, ruling out a move up north to Newcastle who reportedly are sniffing around the England international.
Jones said: “I honestly really do think that Conor Gallagher is going to stay at Chelsea. Tottenham aren’t going to sign him at this point. Newcastle aren’t going to get him, he doesn’t want to go up there.
“Family ties are very important to him and I can believe that he would be reluctant to relocate to the Midlands too.”
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Although I do understand the tactical idea from Ange Postecoglou of signing a player such as Conor Gallagher, who can provide plenty of energy and disrupt the low blocks that Tottenham struggled against last season, Chelsea will demand a high price, especially from a London rival such as Spurs.
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